TEENS STAND STRONG!
Sometimes we can doubt our faith, and finding just five minutes for God seems like impossible to do.
Sometimes devotions do not really seem like devotion, but homework. Have you ever wondered if God is really even there? Here's a few ways to
keep your faith strong even when you feel a bit weak.
1. Remember that God is Always There And Will Never Leave You!
Even
in the Darkest times, when you just don’t feel God cares, you need
to remember that God is always there. He does not forget you. "True faith
is developed even when you don’t feel God."
Deuteronomy 31:6 - " Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God."
2. Read a Devotional everyday!
This is really important to maintaining your faith. A daily
devotional will keep you in God's Word and make your prayer life. It
will also keep you closer to God even when you are struggling in your faith.
Philippians
2:12-13 – “What I'm getting at, friends, is that you should simply keep on doing
what you've done from the beginning. When I was living among you, you
lived in responsive obedience. Now that I'm separated from you, keep it
up. Better yet, redouble your efforts. Be energetic in your life of
salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God's
energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at
what will give him the most pleasure. ”
3. Do Something!
Many
people become apathetic over time, because they do not feel connected
to a church body. Some churches do not offer ways to connect. Yet, there
are a lot of activities on campuses and in the community. You can even
look into other ministries. The more connected you are to the body of
Christ, the more likely it is that you will maintain your faith.
Romans 12:5 – “so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
4. Talk to Someone!
If you feel separated from God, talk to your youth leader,
a pastor, or even your parents. Talk through your issues and pray with
them about your struggle. They can give you insight into how they have
worked through their own struggles. Believe it or not, other people have been through this, and came out!!
Colossians 3:16 – “Let the message about
Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to
teach and instruct each other. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns,
and spiritual songs to God. ”
-Pastor Rob.
